Part Time Flight Paramedic

PHI Health, LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift bonuses

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

PHI Health, LLC is seeking a part-time Flight Paramedic responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill patients. This position requires strong assessment skills and effective communication. Candidates should have an active paramedic certification and at least three years of paramedic experience. Compensation includes competitive pay, shift bonuses, and ongoing education allowances.

Qualified individuals will join a dedicated team, enhancing their skills in pre-hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Must have an active paramedic certification in the state of employment.
• Minimum of three years of current paramedic field experience in a busy 911/pre‑hospital service.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and PHTLS/ITLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments.
• Document appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment.
• Maintain knowledge base for flight paramedic role.

Skills

Active paramedic certification

Effective human relations skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a healthcare related field

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages. Care is provided in the pre‑hospital setting and during inter‑facility transports by applying specialized principles and techniques of flight paramedic practice, emergency procedures, and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor‑wing, fixed‑wing, and/or ground.
• Document appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
• Document accurate and complete billing information of patient transports.
• Maintain and facilitate effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
• Participate in activities to support PR and marketing efforts.
• Maintain knowledge base for flight paramedic role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.
• Complete all annual recurrent competency requirements.
• Maintain an active paramedic certification and all other certifications required by policy.
• Clinically function under the licensure of the program's Medical Director.
• Independently report to the program's Manager of Clinical Services and the National Director of Clinical Standards.
• Be knowledgeable of and perform within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services.

Qualifications

• Must have an active paramedic certification in the state of employment.
• Minimum of three years of current paramedic field experience in a busy 911/pre‑hospital service (five years preferred).
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and PHTLS/ITLS certifications; NRP preferred.
• Instructor certifications preferred.
• FP‑C within twenty‑four months of hire.
• Flight experience required.
• Must successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education/orientation program.
• Effective human relations skills for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
• Basic computer skills for e‑mail, electronic charting, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare related field preferred.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑placement physical exam including a functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds), drug screening and background screen.
• Must maintain body weight below 235 lbs.

Schedule/Location

Part‑time; additional details regarding base location to be provided during interview.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive pay, shift bonuses, shift incentives, annual safety bonus, annual employee bonus, continuing education allowance, and other benefits applicable to clinicians.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PHI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.